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Method and apparatus for compensation of second order distortion

US6633447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2001
Grant dateOct 14, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03F2203/45492
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for removing second order distortion is disclosed. The method couples a differential load between two source followers of a gain stage. The apparatus includes a differential load having two MOS transistors of unequal channel width/length ratios. The differential load implements a square and summing function in a single circuit eliminating the need to split the signal path.

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